incongruous
Pronunciation: [ɪnˈkɒŋɡruəs]
Word
Context: "similarity"
(adjective) when things do not match or fit together. It's like wearing a winter coat in the summer; it just looks odd because it's not the right time for it.
Example
The bright red car looked incongruous parked beside the old, rusty truck.
Example
Her elegant dress seemed incongruous at the casual picnic.
Example
Why does that painting look so incongruous in the modern room?
Context: "relationship"
(adjective) when something does not make sense together or creates a strange contrast. It’s like a funny clown at a serious funeral; they just don’t go together.
Example
The comedian's jokes were incongruous with the serious message of the play.
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His cheerful attitude was incongruous with the sad news everyone had just received.
Example
Can you see why her cheerful outfit seems incongruous for such a sad occasion?
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